When should we pick him up?

Our breeder sent an email today with pics and asking when we want to pick up our puppy. He will be 8 weeks on August 7. She asked if we would prefer to pick him up the weekend of the 4th or the 11th. Would it be a big deal if we picked him up on the 4th, a few days shy of 8 weeks? Of course we are very excited to bring him home! But I'm also a teacher and that would give me a week with him before school starts. Not to mention I would like to get to sleep through the night once it does start. My husband is taking a week off work to spend with him and he works from home, but I still think he could use the extra help for a week. Needless to say, if it's in his best interest to have those extra few days with him mom then we will wait till the 11th.

Re: When should we pick him up?

If I were you.i would get a few days early! In fact, that's exactly what we did with Jake! We wanted him to come home on a Friday...and he was 8 weeks on the Tuesday after we brought him home. If he's healthy..I say better for you to spend the extra time with him..than the breeder!

Re: When should we pick him up?

Pick him up early!!

The breeder obviously has him weaned off his Mum, and up to date on his shots ... so it's a case of which house is he living in and thats all. The more bonding time you get with him the better for everybody.

Re: When should we pick him up?

I usually won't let them leave until after 8 weeks but that is me, a few days should not be a concern as long as:

UTD on shots
Bully experience
It fits around the work schedule so they will be able to spend a few days with new pup
Don't give the okay to book a flight to Arizona from WA on a specific date and then realize it is a few days early
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Re: When should we pick him up?

Originally Posted by desertskybulldogs

I usually won't let them leave until after 8 weeks but that is me, a few days should not be a concern as long as:

UTD on shots
Bully experience
It fits around the work schedule so they will be able to spend a few days with new pup
Don't give the okay to book a flight to Arizona from WA on a specific date and then realize it is a few days early
A member of EBN